How Hands-On Garden Education is Transforming Communities

What if a garden could change lives? As part of Podcasthon, we’re spotlighting Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center, a non-profit dedicated to inspiring youth and adults to be healthy and active citizens through organic gardening, environmental stewardship, and nutrition education.  In this episode you’ll hear:1:40 – About Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center.2:15 – The journey to becoming a Kitchenista.8:45 – How Olivewood Gardens began.9:45 – Opportunities for Kitchenistas post-graduation.17:00 – Giving back to the Olivewood community.Referenced in the episode:Olivewood Gardens & Learning CenterPodcasthon  Credits:Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLMSound and Editing - Will CrannExecutive Producer - Esther Garfin  ©2025 Alternative Food Network Inc.Dr. Sabrina Falquier is a board-certified physician and a leader in Culinary Medicine. She specializes in bridging the gap between scientific evidence and the actual food on your plate, empowering listeners to use the kitchen as a place of wellness and healing.Show Topics Include: Nutrition, Food as Medicine, Health and Wellness Podcasting, Microbiome, Metabolism, Weight loss, Gut health, Healthy recipes, Health, Inflammation, Longevity, Blood sugar, Protein, Magnesium, Sleep quality, Immunity, Hormone balance, Sunday meal prep, Medically tailored meals (MTM), Produce Prescription (PRx), Prevention, Teaching kitchen, Health equity, Evidence-based nutrition, food podcast insights